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Atlanta, GA vs Clemson, SC

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Highlights
- Clemson spends 32.3% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.7% higher in Clemson than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clemson had 2.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAClemson, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,013$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,485$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6264573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.3%1.5%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Clemson    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

A college town with intense support for sports team. Established goals/objectives and the citizens support efforts to improve Clemson's academic and research standings  More

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Great climate compared to colds and snow of Great Lakes and Very hot plains of Texas. Noticeable changes without a severe  More

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